research A Rare Case of Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II: A Case Report
A child with a rare type of rickets showed some improvement with high doses of vitamin D, but such conditions often respond poorly to treatment.
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research Repurposing a Clinical Antimalarial for the Therapeutic Induction of Lethal ER Stress Targeting BRAF-Kinase Inhibitor-Resistant Malignant Melanoma
Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
research Hypercalcemia-Induced Altered Mental Status as the Primary Manifestation of Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma
An 87-year-old man showed unusual signs of Hodgkin lymphoma, primarily high calcium levels, which improved after treatment and revealed the disease.
research Intracellular Calcium Mobilization in Response to Ion Channel Regulators via a Calcium-Induced Calcium Release Mechanism
Certain drugs increase calcium levels in cancer cells by triggering internal calcium release.
research Experience of Intravenous Calcium Treatment and Long-Term Responses to Treatment in a Patient with Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets Resulting from a Novel Mutation
Intravenous calcium therapy is a safe and effective treatment for a rare type of rickets.
research Novel Mechanism of UVB-Mediated Pigmentation Through the Axis of ATP-P2X7
Scientists discovered a new way UVB light increases skin pigmentation through the ATP-P2X7 pathway.
research STIM1 R304W in Mice Causes Subgingival Hair Growth and Increased Trabecular Bone Fraction
The STIM1 R304W mutation in mice leads to bone changes and teeth hair growth.
research Suppression of Vitamin D Receptor and Induction of Retinoid X Receptor Alpha Expression During Squamous Differentiation of Cultured Keratinocytes
As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
research Deletion of DNA Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research The Simplest Protocol for Rapid and Long-Term Culture of Primary Epidermal Keratinocytes from Human and Mouse
A new method helps grow skin cells from humans and mice more easily and quickly.
research Clinical and Genetic Findings in a Chinese Family with VDR-Associated Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets
A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
research Diseases That Turn African Hair Silky
Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
research Correlation of Hair Mineral Concentrations with Insulin Resistance in Korean Males
Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
research Utilization of Response Surface Design for Development and Optimization of Rosuvastatin Calcium-Loaded Nano-Squarticles for Hair Growth Stimulating VEGF and IGF Production: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation
The optimized formula promotes significant hair growth and could be a viable hair loss treatment.
research Effective Treatment of Skin and Metabolic Manifestations of Hyperandrogenism: A Comprehensive Improvement of Quality of Life
Combined oral contraceptives improve skin, hormone levels, and quality of life in women with PCOS.
research COVID-19 and Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: An Updated Statement from the European Society of Endocrinology
People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Calcitriol Ointment in the Treatment of Facial, Hairline, and Retroauricular Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
The ointment is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of psoriasis.
research Vitamin D3 and Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Vitamin D3 may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but side effects and cancer cell protection are concerns.
research Novel Anti-Aging Gene NM_026333 Contributes to Proton-Induced Aging via NCX1 Pathway
The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
research The Investigation of Minoxidil-Induced Ca2+ Rises and Non-Ca2+-Triggered Cell Death in PC3 Human Prostate Cancer Cells
Minoxidil increases calcium levels and kills prostate cancer cells independently of calcium.
research Alopecia in Belgian Blue Crossbred Calves: A Case Series
The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
research A Single Topical Application of Calcipotriol (50 µg/g) Ointment Has No Acute Effect on Systemic Calcium Homeostasis in Patients with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
research Two Siblings With a Novel Nonsense Mutation, p.R50X, in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research Complete Pseudo-Anodontia in an Adult Woman with Pseudo-Hypoparathyroidism Type 1a: A New Additional Nonclassical Feature?
A woman with a rare hormone resistance condition also had missing teeth and hair loss, which might be new symptoms of her genetic disorder.
research Molecular Profiling of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Reveals TH1 and JAK-STAT Up-Regulation with No Suppression of Hair Keratins
Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows increased inflammation and JAK-STAT pathway activity without reduced hair proteins.
research Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type 2: A Case-Based Review of a Patient With Alopecia and Rickets
A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
research Case Report: Exceptional Association of Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor and Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Postmenopausal Patient
A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.
research Cepharanthine Induces Proliferation of Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Stimulates Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression Through Increased Intracellular Calcium Mobilization and Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Activation
Cepharanthine may help hair growth by boosting cell growth and VEGF expression.
research OR2AT4, an Ectopic Olfactory Receptor, Suppresses Oxidative Stress-Induced Senescence in Human Keratinocytes
OR2AT4 helps reduce aging and cell damage in human skin cells.
research Acute Bullous Dermatosis and Onycholysis Due to High-Dose Methotrexate and Leucovorin Calcium
High-dose methotrexate can cause severe skin and nail issues.